1. FactoringFactoring Hints to determine each type

2. Difference of Perfect Squares Simple Trinomial Complex Trinomial Factor by Grouping Two TermsThree TermsFour Terms Examine the Number of Terms Each term is a perfect square separated by a “-” sign Is of the form x 2 +bx +c Is of the form ax 2 +bx +c, where a≠0. Always look for a Greatest Common Factor Group in pairs of terms Should be able to factor twice Finally, check each factor to see if it can be factored further.

3. Explain to your partner the type of factoring involved for the following: 1.4m 5 +16m 3 2.y 2 -3y - 18 3.2x 2 +4x + 6 4.x 2 –xy –x +y 5.-4y - 16 6.6m 2 – m - 15 7.8x 2 - 32 8.a 4 - 256b 12 9.x 2 - 3x + 9x 5 – 3x 6 10.2x 2 -6x -8